By Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals … [Read more...]
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MKE Mobile Crisis: Strengthening Mental Health Response Through Collaboration and Outreach
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee (MKE) Mobile Crisis, previously known as the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team (CMC), is a licensed mental health crisis team operating in Milwaukee County. This team serves … [Read more...]
Mental Health Awareness Month – Mind Matters Virtual Event on May 30
We invite you to join us for a groundbreaking, free virtual event—Mind Matters. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Wisconsin’s All of Us Research Program is sponsoring an immersive experience … [Read more...]
Safety Concerns Mount at Psychiatric Hospital Contracted to Serve Milwaukee County Residents
By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
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Let’s Work Together to Move Milwaukee County Forward
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive They say if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. My vision is for Milwaukee County to go far on its journey to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Sees Rise in Suicides in Black Communities
By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
The Prevalence of Mental Health issues is a Concern in the Latino Community
By Karen Stokes Mental health is a health concern among the Hispanic/Latino community. Sixteenth Street Community Health Center’s Adolescent Day Treatment Program is helping children and … [Read more...]
Mental Wealth: COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities … [Read more...]
Black Moms Speak on COVID-19 Increasing Anxiety and Isolation
By Ashley Smith The challenges of motherhood have only grown since the outbreak of COVID-19. Monique Garvin, a Black mom who lives in Columbia, South Carolina, said navigating pregnancy … [Read more...]
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The Slap Seen Around The World Is A Teachable Moment About Black Men And Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker Being a Black man in America often means being your brother’s keeper. Yet, when it comes to mental health, many Black men still struggle to tackle this important … [Read more...]
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